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The Most Common Cosmetic Surgery Procedure

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure, which is used for increasing the shape, size or fullness of breasts of a woman. In this procedure, the surgeon places saline, silicone or alternative composite breast implants under breast tissue or chest muscles. This is done for enlarging breasts, which are naturally small. It is beneficial for restoring the size and shape of breasts after pregnancy, breast feeding or weight loss. Breast augmentation is used for restoring symmetry of breasts. It is also helpful for restoring breasts after the treatment of breast cancer or some other medical condition.

Breast augmentation is considered as one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Today, more and more women undergo this surgery for boosting their confidence. However, before undergoing breast implants, you must consider certain important issues associated with this surgery. If your breasts are droopy, you cannot correct it with this surgery. Breast implants may adversely affect your ability to breast feed. This surgery is not a permanent solution for enhancing your breasts. So, you need surgeries in future for replacing one or both implants. Cosmetic surgeries do not come under health insurance coverage. So, you must think about the cost of doing this surgery. The risks and complications from this surgery increases among people with a habit of smoking. Therefore, if you are very serious about breast augmentation, you must quit smoking.

How to Find the Best Augmentation Plastic Surgeon?

In order to perform breast augmentation surgery, you must select the best plastic surgery doctor and hospital. You must ask your surgeon regarding his training and experience at the first consultation itself. You should seek the service of a highly reputable professional because he will have specialized training and lots of experience in handling breast augmentation surgeries. You need to discuss with the surgeon regarding the surgical options and your needs. The surgeon will conduct a physical examination on your breasts and chest area. Then hen takes measurements and other information during this examination. This is also helpful for them to select the correct style of implant and the right operation for your needs. Before doing the surgery, the plastic surgeon may again arrange meeting with you to discuss about the surgery and operation style.

Before the surgery, you need to discuss a series of medical issues with your plastic surgeon or doctor. You need to talk about your physical health, medical history, risks and possible complications, medications, past reactions to medications, etc. If the surgeon is satisfied with all these factors, he will give you detailed instructions. You should follow those instructions carefully. It is essential for preparing for surgery.

Generally, the breast augmentation surgery is performed under general anesthesia. However, some surgeons adopt a combination of sedation and local anesthesia. At first, the surgeon makes a cut or incision. You can determine the location of incision beforehand. It is determined on the basis of some factors such as size and type of implant, scarring tendency, and your physical makeup. Then the surgeon makes a pocket behind your chest muscle or in front of the muscle beneath the breast tissue. Then, he inserts the implant into the pocket. Finally, the surgeon stitches all incisions.

After the surgery, you may experience pain and discomfort, numbness, bruising and swelling, etc. In order to prevent fluid buildup, the surgeon places a drainage tube in the wound. You need to take antibiotics to prevent infection.

These are some of the complications of breast augmentation surgery. Your lifestyle or medical history may increase the risk of certain complications. In order to get more information, you can speak to your doctor.

How to Self care after Surgery

You will get lots of guidance from your doctor after breast augmentation surgery. However, you should also follow certain general self-care. All the instructions must be followed to look after your wounds. Lifting and physical exercises must be avoided for at least a month after the surgery. However, extreme exercises should be avoided permanently. Swelling and soreness may exist for a few weeks. Your breasts should be supported with a well fitted sports or form bra. You should consult your surgeon immediately if you feel any bleeding, unusual symptoms or severe pain. Your wounds should be kept out of sunlight for around one year.

Long-term Care For Breast Augmentation

You need to visit your surgeon regularly after the breast augmentation surgery. This is helpful for checking whether the implants are functioning properly. MRI screening or ultrasound scanning is used for assessing the condition of breast implants. Studies show that health problems increase about 8-10 years after the surgery. Therefore, you may need to undergo further surgeries to replace one or both implants. It is also essential to change the implants after ten years.

The appearance of augmented breasts will be influenced by certain factors such as gravity, menopause, aging, weight change, and pregnancy. If you are not satisfied with the appearance of your breasts years after the surgery, you can undergo an implant exchange or breast lift.

Breast lift surgery or mastopexy, wearing padded bra, accepting yourself, etc are the alternatives to breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is a serious surgery and it should not be taken lightly. You must have realistic expectations. Otherwise you may end up with disappointments. Your decision must be based on facts and you must be aware of the benefits and side effects of breast augmentation. It is also essential to collect information regarding the procedure, recovery period, possible complications and potential risks. However, most women are extremely happy with their breast augmentation surgery. It is highly helpful for improving their self esteem and confidence.

However, you should take a decision by yourself. Your breast augmentation decision should not be taken under the influence of your family or friends. This is strictly personal. Satisfaction must be your objective when you take such a decision.